Robert Mee (Interim Voluntary & Community
Sector Team Manager) presented the report regarding MSG project
performance during the period September to December 2018.

The Sub – Committee noted the update on
the following three red rated projects:

•Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural
Association

•Stifford Centre – Community
Languages Service

•
Toynbee Hall – Wellbeing in Tower Hamlets

The Sub – Committee also noted key
achievements set out in the appendix. Members were also advised
that two projects in Appendix 1 of the performance report (on page
65 of the agenda pack) were stated to be green in the text but the
colour on the report was Red. It was clarified that the text was
correct and both projects were rated green.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, it was noted that
Officers had engaged with them in respect of the issues. Based on
the initial findings of the assessment, it was anticipated they
should progress to an amber rating due to improvements.

The Chair of the Grants Scrutiny Sub –
Committee reported feedback on their consideration of the report.
The Sub – Committee noted the issues (reported above) about
the colour coding. They also asked questions and were satisfied
with the response received regarding progress with addressing the
issues in respect of the red rated projects. The also discussed the involvement of the Chief
Executive of the TH CVS in the monitoring process.

Councillor Ronald then invited GDSC Members to
comment on the report.

The GDSC noted the issues around the
submission of safeguarding certificates (in respect of the
Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural
Association and the Stifford Centre).
The GDSC were advised that the issues had been
addressed. Therefore, it was anticipated the performance ratings for
these projects should now move up into a green rating, since this
was the only issue. Premises updates would continue to be provided
in the monitoring reports.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, Mr Mee provided a
further progress report. Officers were
still in the process of reviewing the information regarding a rise
in workshops and the attendance figures. Depending on the extent of
the improvements, it was possible that the project could move to an
amber rating.

DECISION

1. That the
performance of the Mainstream Grants (MSG) programme be noted as
set out in 3.3 - 3.6 and the premises update 3.7 – 3.8 of the
report.

Minutes:

Robert Mee (Interim Voluntary & Community
Sector Team Manager) presented the report regarding MSG project
performance during the period September to December 2018.

The Sub – Committee noted the update on
the following three red rated projects:

•Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural
Association

•Stifford Centre – Community
Languages Service

•
Toynbee Hall – Wellbeing in Tower Hamlets

The Sub – Committee also noted key
achievements set out in the appendix. Members were also advised
that two projects in Appendix 1 of the performance report (on page
65 of the agenda pack) were stated to be green in the text but the
colour on the report was Red. It was clarified that the text was
correct and both projects were rated green.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, it was noted that
Officers had engaged with them in respect of the issues. Based on
the initial findings of the assessment, it was anticipated they
should progress to an amber rating due to improvements.

The Chair of the Grants Scrutiny Sub –
Committee reported feedback on their consideration of the report.
The Sub – Committee noted the issues (reported above) about
the colour coding. They also asked questions and were satisfied
with the responses received regarding progress with addressing the
issues in respect of the red rated projects. The also discussed the involvement of the TH CVS
in the monitoring process.

Councillor Ronald then invited GDSC Members to
comment on the report.

The GDSC noted the issues around the
submission of safeguarding certificates (in respect of the
Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural
Association and the Stifford Centre).
The GDSC were advised that the issues had been
addressed. Therefore, it was
anticipated that the performance ratings for these projects should
now move up into a green rating, since this was the only issue.
Premises updates would continue to be provided in the monitoring
reports.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, Mr Mee provided a
further progress report. Officers were
still in the process of reviewing the information regarding a rise
in workshops and the attendance figures. Depending on the extent of
the improvements, it was possible that the project could move to an
amber rating.

RESOLVED:

1. That the
performance of the Mainstream Grants (MSG) programme be noted as
set out in 3.3 - 3.6 and the premises update 3.7 – 3.8 of the
report.